The 30-year-old scored five goals in 12 starts at Hull City last season and Allardyce revealed he sought the advice of Tigers manager Steve Bruce before trying to sign the Senegal international.

“My old mate Brucey said he brought something they didn’t have last season,” he said.

“He knows and has experienced the Premier league. Hopefully he can score goals for us. Let’s hope he can achieve the improvement we are looking for in terms of converting more chances and scoring goals.”